LIVING IN HOUSING Sample Clauses

LIVING IN HOUSING. By taking occupancy in a residence, you become a member of that residence community. You agree to accept the responsibilities and obligations associated therewith. You agree to be considerate of other residents and staff and to respect the rights of others at all times. Conduct in violation of the rights of others is grounds for immediate termination of your occupancy in university housing and/or the withdrawal of future university housing privileges. If there is a reported violation of the Residence Agreement through misconduct or disrespectful behavior that affects the community, Residential Education and/ or the Graduate Life Office will respond through the Residence Deans or the Graduate Life Office Deans. The protocol for this response is described on the Residential Education website. All students are expected to abide by the Fundamental Standard, which states: “Students are expected to show both within and without the university such respect for order, morality, personal honor, and the rights of others as is demanded of good citizens. Failure to observe this will be sufficient cause for removal from the university.” By taking occupancy in a residence, you become a member of that residence community and agree to accept the responsibilities and obligations associated with being a good neighbor and citizen. All balconies and patios must be kept clean, neat and aesthetically pleasing at all times, and may not be used for storage or drying of items such as towels, clothing, personal waste, etc. University furniture provided for indoor use is not permitted to be used outdoors. Nails, screws and adhesives may not be used to affix items to balconies, decks, or patios. Student room furniture is not permitted to be moved to and/or stored in common area corridors or stairwells. Bedroom furniture mustremain in the assigned room unless removal is approved by the building manager. Canopies, awnings, curtains or screens of any kind are not permitted on balconies in Graduate Housing. Exception: In graduate housing, approved canopies and umbrellas may be installed on first-floor patios of some low-rise apartment buildings with the prior written approval of the Housing Building Manager. Canopies, awnings, tarps and umbrellas are not permitted on balconies, decks, or patios in undergraduate housing. You may not repair, replace, remove, or in any way modify any university-owned property or cause or permit any repairs to be performed by others. This includes altering or...

LIVING IN HOUSING. To comply with safety codes and as a courtesy to other residents and community members, bikes must not be left in any interior common areas such as hallways and entryways or in exterior breezeways and walkways. Bikes should be locked only to bike racks. If bikes are locked to any object other than a bike rack, or if they are blocking wheelchair access, the locks are subject to being cut and the bikes impounded by the Department of Public Safety. Bicycles left in building common areas, e.g. hallways, lounges, or stairwells, will be removed. Bicycles left over the summer must be registered and stored properly in designated areas or they will be impounded. See xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx for complete information on bicycle use at Stanford. Third parties are prohibited from flying Unmanned Flying Vehicles, including but not limited to model aircraft, drones, unmanned aircraft systems, rockets, and weather balloons (“UFVs”) within or above university lands. Current R&DE Student Housing 2019-20 Residence Agreement 38 faculty, students, staff, or other persons acting on behalf of the university may fly UFVs only with advance approval by the university’s UFV Committee. For more information or to request permission: xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx. edu/policies/research-policy-handbook/environmental-health-and-safety/ operation-unmanned-flying-vehicles. Other than for disability-related needs, student use of golf cart-type vehicles for personal transportation is prohibited on campus. Motor vehicles may be kept, operated, and parked on the Stanford campus in accordance with the rules and regulations established by Stanford University and the California Vehicle Code. You must purchase a parking permit from Parking and Transportation Services to park your car, motorcycle, or scooter. See xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx for specific information. No mechanical or other maintenance work is allowed on boats, cars, motorcycles or other vehicles in residential living areas, in designated parking areas, or in adjacent street areas. Motorcycles and scooters may be driven only where automobiles are driven and parked only in automobile or motorcycle parking areas. They are not to be parked in or near bike racks. They are also prohibited in or within 100 feet of any university residence. Any vehicles found inside a building will be impounded and all costs billed to the owner. Equipment and vehicle washing is not permitted on campus. Storage of Gasoline or Other Fuel Storage of gasoline ...

LIVING IN HOUSING. The university does not carry insurance covering personal property and is not liable for and does not assume any responsibility for theft, destruction, malfunction, failure, or loss of money, valuables or other personal property belonging to, or in the custody of, the resident from any cause whatsoever, whether such loss occurs in the resident’s room/apartment, storage area or public areas. Therefore, it is advisable that you obtain your own renter’s insurance to cover your personal property in the event of damage or loss.

LIVING IN HOUSING. Prior to and after the move-out of residents (including you, your roommate(s), and/or previous occupants of the room), the university will conduct inspection, cleaning, and repair work in the room (including common areas in apartments and suites). You may request a pre-inspection of your room prior to move-out so you have the opportunity to address any concerns. However, because of the volume of student move-outs, it is impractical to schedule individual appointments for all students, and inspections and work may be carried out over several weeks. If you are absent from your room when inspection or work takes place, the university will leave notification of entry.

LIVING IN HOUSING. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and gender in education programs and activities, which includes university housing. Stanford is committed to providing a campus environment that is free of sex and gender discrimination. Stanford’s Title IX Policy & Procedures, available at xxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx, cover the following Prohibited Sexual Conduct: sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, relationship (dating or domestic) violence and stalking. Violations of the university’s Title IX Policy R&DE Student Housing 2019-20 Residence Agreement can result in a range of administrative and/or disciplinary actions, including loss of housing privileges. Housing charges include normal water, sewer, electricity, heat, and trash disposal services. You are responsible for paying for all other services or utilities. The university shall not be liable for failure to supply utilities or for an interruption in service. You must comply with university conservation measures and at all times exercise reasonable efforts to conserve resources. During the warmer months of the year (April through November), Stanford, at its discretion, may discontinue heat supply for the purpose of conserving energy. A technology fee from Information Technology Services, separate from housing charges, will be billed to your account quarterly. (See “Technology Fee” under Rate, Billing and Payment Information.) Student residences are wired for cable service, with courtesy service and paid subscription levels available from university IT. It is a federal offense to receive a cable television signal without proper authorization from the cable television service provider. It is also illegal to allow another party to gain access to the cable television signal from your service. You may also not affix any antenna or satellite dish to the exterior of your building or to any fence or railing. R&DE Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries contracts with vending machine firms to furnish exclusive service to the entire campus. For this reason, no student groups are permitted to install vending machines of any type. The university is not responsible for money lost in vending machines. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx 47 You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the location of alarms, exits, fire alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, emergency assembly point(s) for your building, and all emergency procedures for your residence. Fire and earthquake safety inform...

LIVING IN HOUSING. Construction, renovation, and repair projects (both on and off campus) will necessarily cause increased noise around directly involved and nearby residences, as well as throughout other housing areas. While all possible measures are taken to minimize the impact of these projects, any student moving into or living in affected areas should be prepared to accept the unavoidable aspects of life in a neighborhood under construction. Continual inspections and work may occur in and around your residence prior to and up to a year after a major construction or renovation project. Some students may be required to move to different rooms or temporarily vacate their current rooms while work is underway. Students who need to move because their room is scheduled to be renovated or demolished will remain under contract and will not be released from contract unless they are otherwise eligible for release. Information on major R&DE Student Housing renovation projects is located at xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxxxx. Information on major university projects under design and construction is located on the Capital Planning and Management website at xxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxx. These web pages are updated periodically. Other projects not listed on these web pages may also be undertaken. By signing this agreement, you acknowledge that you have been advised of scheduled projects, that you understand that other projects may arise, and you accept your housing assignment accordingly.

LIVING IN HOUSING. Student organizations who wish to host overnight guests must receive prior approval from Student Activities and Leadership (XXX) and follow all of the terms as explained on their webpage: xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxx/xxxxx-xxxxxxxx/ overnight-guest-program. House storage spaces are limited and not available in all residences. House storage is not intended to be used as a storage space for university furniture. House storage spaces are intended for current residents only and all resident- stored items must be removed upon move out. Items left in storage spaces after move out will be considered abandoned and may be removed pursuant to applicable law. Storage of flammable liquids and solids is not permitted. Storage should not be considered secure, as all residents have access. Stanford cannot be held responsible for damage or theft of items placed in storage. For information on possible off-campus storage options: xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/ studenthousing/storage-services. No storage is permitted on balconies or breezeways. Small storage containers on first floor patios attached to EV lowrise buildings may be permitted with prior written approval by the Housing Building Manager. If approved, storage container dimensions cannot extend above/beyond the patio fence and cannot block egress from any apartment window.

LIVING IN HOUSING. R&DE Student Housing 2018-19 Residence Agreement xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx 41 40 When damage, loss, or found property is within a room and responsibility cannot be attributed to a specific person, all residents of the room are held jointly and severally liable. When damage, loss, or found property is within an indoor or outdoor common area of a residence and responsibility cannot be attributed to a specific person, the residence is billed and all residents are held jointly and severally liable. Removal of university property is reported to the police. Violations of this policy may also result in loss of university housing privileges and may result in university disciplinary action under the Fundamental Standard. You have 120 days after receipt of an intent to bill communication in which to request review of charges. After 120 days, bills will no longer be considered for such a review. Your Stanford email account will be used to communicate with you about these charges, and all charges will appear on your Axess account.

LIVING IN HOUSING. Construction, renovation, and repair projects will necessarily cause increased noise around directly involved and nearby residences, as well as throughout other housing areas. While all possible measures are taken to minimize the impact of these projects, any student moving into or living in affected areas should be prepared to accept the unavoidable aspects of life in a neighborhood under construction. Continual inspections and work may occur in and around your residence prior to and up to a year after a major construction or renovation project. Some students may be required to move to different rooms or temporarily vacate their current rooms while work is underway. Students who need to move because their room is scheduled to be renovated or demolished will remain under contract and will not be released from contract unless they are otherwise eligible for release. Information on major R&DE Student Housing renovation projects is located at studenthousing. xxxxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxxxx. Information on major university projects under design and construction is located on the Capital Planning and Management website at lbre.stanford. edu/projects. These web pages are updated periodically. Other projects not listed on these web pages may also be undertaken. By signing this agreement, you acknowledge that you have been advised of scheduled projects and that R&DE Student Housing 2017-18 Residence Agreement xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx 37 you understand that other projects may arise, and you accept your housing assignment accordingly.

LIVING IN HOUSING. Air conditioners are permitted in apartments or rooms only if approved by the Office of Accessible Education, and must comply with specifications provided by the Housing Building Manager. Air conditioners will be removed (at a cost to the resident for labor and materials) if installed without authorization. Portable dishwashers may be used in apartment kitchens in graduate housing as long as they are Energy Star rated. Students in Escondido Village with washer/dryer hook-ups in their apartments may install Energy Star rated appliances after obtaining permission from their Housing Building Manager. Noise in or around a residence that infringes on the rights of other residents or members of the university community is a violation of this agreement. In addition, students are reminded to curtail noisy activity by 11:00 p.m. on weeknights (Sunday through Thursday) and by 1:00 a.m. on weekends (Friday and Saturday).